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Health and wellness treatments in Jordan originate from the therapeutic properties of the Dead Sea. The combination of salt, water, mud has been sought by those looking for natural healing and relaxation.  Dead Sea products and treatments are focused on rejuvenating the entire body.  The high concentration of natural deposits of salt and minerals in the mud, accentuated by the evaporating sea and high oxygen content, are key elements for your body to relax and strengthen its immune system.  The Dead Sea with the beautiful terrain and crystal waters can only relax and heal your mind, body and soul.  

• Roundtrip transportation from your hotel or other accommodations
• Entrance fees to The Royal Automobile Museum and The King Hussein Gardens.
• Commentary available in English, French, Spanish, Italian, German and Arabic at the Museum.

• Roundtrip transportation from your hotel
• Tour of Madaba and Mt. Nebo
• Entrance fees to the St. George Church
• Entrance fees to the Mt. Nebo
• Entrance fees to Mt. Nebo Church
• Commentary available in English and Arabic

• The late King Hussein’s birthplace, born  November 14th, 1935
• The Soap House featuring handmade olive oil soaps and Dead Sea products enriched with rich minerals from the salt and mud.
• The Jordan River Foundation selling Jordanian made crafts and goods.
• The Royal Film Commission bringing Hollywood to Jordan.
• Wild Jordan Café, Jordan’s first eco-friendly café and shop.

SOUK JARA- an Open Air Fea Market off Rainbow Street open May and continues Fridays till the end of summer. Great finds, hidden treasures and a place to see and be seen.


Tour Includes

• Roundtrip transportation from your hotel or other accommodations
• Tour of Rainbow District
• Commentary available in English and Arabic

• Roundtrip transportation from your hotel or other accommodations.
• Cooking lessons
• 4 Course Dinner

• Roundtrip transportation from your hotel or other accommodations
• Entrance fees to the Citadel
• Entrance fees to the Jordan Archaeological Museum
• Entrance fees to the Roman Amphitheater

• Roundtrip transportation from your hotel or other accommodations.
• Commentary of Jordan’s wines
• Wine Tasting

• Roundtrip transportation form your hotel or other accommodations
• Entrance  fees to Roman Fortress Castle Al Hallabat
• Entrance fees to Castle Al Azraq
• Entrance Fees to Castle Al Kharreneh
• Entrance Fees to Castle Amra-UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Your day starts early and ends late with sunset views of Jerusalem. 

Roundtrip transportation from Amman to the Dead Sea, entrance to the Dead Sea Spa Hotel, towel service and a buffet lunch.  
20% off package price
Offer Valid to June 30th 2011
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Mark works with Mona and STI-ME to offer additional touring in Israel and Palestine.

During the Tourism Progress and Peace Conference in Jordan in March of 2011, Mona and Mark will be offering delegates special one day trips to Petra in Jordan and Jerusalem in Israel and Bethlehem and Jericho in Palestine.

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Good coffee with good service, I chose the Ramada Hotel because now they have a NO SMOKING policy in the lobby.   I can BREATHE and work in FRESH AIR.  More importantly, I can park and not be hassled by the valet service.  

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Mona joins Travel Radio Talk  from her home in Amman, Jordan to talk about why this summer might be the best time ever to enjoy a trip to Jordan.

Summer weather report:
Summer is perfect weather in Jordan  -  Did you realize there is no humidity in Jordan? In fact Mona advises to bring a light jacket for evenings.

First trip to the Middle East? Jordan welcomes you and your family.

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Hashem Sayegh, Christopher’s Dad and Jordan “Tour Guide” for the cast and crew of The Hurt LockerA businessman on vacation with his family at the Dead Sea, Hashem suddenly becomes a “Stage Dad” when his son, Christopher, is chosen to play a part in a major Hollywood film. Typical Jordanian hospitality rules the day as Hashem offers to show the cast and crew the national treasures and quickly becomes “tour guide to the stars.”

Meet 'Beckham"

Christopher Sayegh, Actor (“Beckham” in The Hurt Locker)

Discovered playing a piano on vacation, Christopher befriends cast and crew of The Hurt Locker, is promptly selected to audition for the role of “Beckham” and is awarded the part over several hundred cast aspirants. A marathon athlete, Boy Scout, and now a critically acclaimed cast member of an epic motion picture, we’ll find out what’s next on Christopher’s radar. He’s only 15!

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The Day Tour of Jerusalem

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Drive to the Mount of Olives for a wonderful view of Jerusalem.  Then enjoy Pater Noster with the Lord’s Prayer in different languages.  From the Mt of Olives, you will pass the traditional Palm Sunday route that takes you to the foot of the hill and see the Garden of Gethsemane with its ancient olive trees.  Then, enter the Old City through the Dung Gate to visit the Wailing (or Western) Wall and view the Haram Al Sharif with the Al - Aksa Mosque and Dome of the Rock. Walk the Via Dolorosa with its Stations of the Cross till you arrive at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, where Jesus was crucified, buried, and then rose again.
Leave the city through the bazaars to the west by Jaffa Gate. Lastly, drive through West Jerusalem to see the various landmarks.  Your tour ends with a drive back to the Bridge to Jordan, your driver will be waiting for you in Jordan.

VIP Shuttle Service

A VIP service provides you with a VIP room in both the Jordanian and Israeli terminals.  At both terminals you are met and assisted through all formalities by the VIP staff.  The service expedites you through the queues.

Note:

• Guides with languages other than English may be at a supplement.
• This is a private trip and can operate any day of the week except Friday & Saturday and on the Jewish Holidays when the bridge closes early.  Please contact us for details.
• We recommend travelling with carry/hand luggage to save time at the border.
• Entrance fees extra.
• VIP shuttle service extra.

Interviews on TravelTalkRADIO and BusinessTravelRADIO

The Karak CastleTour takes you 900 meters above sea level and lies inside the walls of the old city.  Throughout the castle, the dark and roughly shaped Crusader masonry is easy to discern from the finely crafted blocks of lighter and softer limestone used in many Arab works.

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As you approach the Karak Castle, your driver will arrange your tickets and guide you to the entrance.  Touring the castle is at your leisure.  While in the castle, highlights include:
The Tower, Entrance Gate, Museum, Underground Galleries, Vault Room, Crusader Church.    And much more……….
After your Tour, arrange with your driver a meeting point to linger in town.  The city of Karak boast a number of restored 19th century Ottoman buildings, craft centers, and shops for you to visit.

End the tour with lunch at a local Karak restaurant with a choice of Arabic traditional or continental cuisine.

We hope that you enjoyed the Karak Castle Tour.

Bethany Beyond the Jordan

Mt.Nebo

Madaba

Tour Includes

• Roundtrip transportation from your hotel or other accommodations
• Entrance fees to the Baptism Site
• Entrance fees to Mt Nebo
• Entrance fees to the St. George Church

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If you are an expiate in the Gulf or have only a few days in the Middle East, a Weekend Get a Way in Jordan is your answer. A 4 day tour is featured with the STI Weekend Get a Way Packages.  The tour highlights the 'must see sites in Jordan'.  Spend a long weekend in Jordan and immerse yourself to a weekend of culture and history ending with a day of rest and relaxation at the Dead Sea. 
 
STI Middle East can create and accommodate a customize trip to fit your needs. A STI representative will prepare a program to best suit your Jordan excursion, just let us know what is important to you while in Jordan. 

The Weekend Get a Way packages are offered at 4 and 5 star hotels.

We are proud to include local eateries that are family run and recommend shops that assist the local community.  
Our rates are competitive.  Our tours are flexible.  Just ask.  

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is a constitutional monarchy with a developing economy and modern infrastructure. Both Western and traditional Islamic culture are intertwined in the lives of many Jordanians which provides the conservative foundation for the country’s customs, laws, and practices.

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Situated between Israel, Iraq, Syria, and Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom of Jordan is peaceful amid the ‘excitement’ of its neighboring countries. Jordan is a wonderful place to visit, made more so by its hospitable people whose immediate reaction to travelers is 'welcome to Jordan'. With a reputation for being one of the most friendly countries on earth, it is worth a visit to explore its immense sense of history, as well as two of the most magnificent sights in the Middle East: One of the New Wonder of the World-Petra and Wadi Rum's spectacular desert scenery.

Jordan is a Kingdom layered in antiquity, from the work of Nabataean stonemasons, to characters such as Moses and Lawrence of Arabia, from ancient cities and Biblical sites, to desert castles, Crusader forts and Byzantine mosaics. This ancient culture believes the fact that it is also a modern country, a thriving business and arts scene, first class hotels, restaurants and shopping opportunities. The contradictions between the old and new are astonishing.

Jordan is a relatively small country of varied landscapes, where the fertile Jordan Valley, bordering the entire western side of the Kingdom, is separated from the immense desert stretching to the east by the populated highlands. As part of the Great Rift Valley, the Jordan Valley incorporates the Dead Sea, the lowest point on the earth and most famous for its heavy salt and mineral concentrations, while the main towns are strung out along the length of the highland plateau, including the friendly capital, Amman, as well as plenty of historical sites from ancient civilizations.

Language: Arabic is the official language and English is commonly used.

Currency: The official currency is the Dinar (JOD), which is divided into 100 piasters or 1,000 fils. Foreign currency and travelers checks can be changed at any bank or moneychanger, although the latter will usually give a better rate of exchange. Banks are closed on Fridays and Saturdays.  Most hotels will also exchange money. American Express, Visa, and MasterCard are the most widely accepted credit cards and can be used at major hotels, restaurants, and tourist shops.

Time: Local time is GMT +2 (GMT +3 from April to October).

Electricity: Electrical current is 220 volts AC, 50Hz. European two-pin plugs are the most common.

Communications: The international dialing code for Jordan is +962. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code.  Jordan has international direct dialing with most countries. City/area codes are in use (0)3 Aqaba and Petra, (0)5 Dead Sea and Madaba, and (0)6 Amman.   Mobile phone companies have roaming agreements with most international mobile phone operators. There are Internet cafes in Amman and most major towns.

Visa: A valid passport and visa are required to enter Jordan.  Most visas can be acquired at the airport for 10JD for a single entry visa and payable in Dinars. Please check your designated country’s requirements prior to your visit to Jordan.

Airport: Queen Alia International Airport
City/Region: Amman
Airport Code: AMM
Location: The airport is situated 29 miles south of Amman.
Phone Number: +962 64453013.
Car Rental: 7 Wonders Car Rental Service is readily available.
Airport Facilities: Bank and bureau de change, duty-free shopping, wireless Internet access, bars and restaurants. 
Ground Transportation: Metered Taxis and STI Middle East airport transfer service is readily available.
Departure Tax: None.

The official airline carrier is Royal Jordanian Airlines and information plus reservations can be accessed by their website at www.rj.com.

Weather: Jordan’s weather is a big draw in the summer months because of the temperate dry heat, known for warm days and cool nights. You will need a light sweater in the evening.    

Eating and Drinking: There are wonderful eateries in Jordan, both traditional Arabic and International cuisine.  STI Middle East can assist with recommendations and reservations.

Jordan is not a dry country and alcoholic drinks are served in international hotels and most restaurants.

Peugeot

Peugeot chose Jordan to launch their luxury line of automobiles in the mystical Arabian Region.   14,000 attendees came to Jordan to experience the exciting launch.  Peugeot launches have been handled by STI for more than 10 years and over 20 launches in the Middle East and Europe.

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International Hotel Association Meetings and Conferences

International hoteliers, hotel owners, board of directors, and general managers gathered in Amman for the 45th General Assembly. 150 delegates and hospitality leaders from 35 nations attended their meeting in Jordan.  Dining on authentic cuisine, touring the vast sites, and exchanging ideas and industry tips were shared in Jordan.

Hairdresser Expo

Hairdressers, retail distributors, and beauty consultants visited Jordan from all over the world.  STI provided a full service conference and hair show featuring new product launch, a beauty and fashion show, and tours of the many sites in Jordan.  In addition, this event included the air transport of the guests and their handling worldwide.

Private Car and Driver Service

Leave the driving to us, take the pressure off your business or leisure agenda and let a professional driver handle your transportation within Jordan.  Our private car and driver service is available for a full or half day program.  Our english speaking driver is available to assist with all aspects of your trip.

Pick Up- Drop Off Services

Airport Pick Up/Airport Drop Off to Amman.
Queen Alia International airport to central Amman hotels.

Let STI take care of all your accommodations in Jordan. You have the choice and access to Jordanʼs finest hotels and other facilities. A qualified STI affiliate will book and confirm your hotel accommodations, make recommendations on dining venues, shopping excursions, and other points of interest in Jordan.

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The Golden Tulip Hotel Aqaba is located in the heart of downtown Aqaba, walking distance to shops, restaurants, attractions and the seashore.

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The Ramada Hotel and Suites Amman is Jordan's premiere in value and service. Located in central Amman adjacent to the financial district, shopping and major sites. The full service 4 star hotel is your address in Amman.

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The Dead Sea Spa Hotel and Resort is located at the lowest spot on Earth. The full service 4 star hotel is adjacent to the Jordan Valley with access to the largest private beach at the Dead Sea.